Hillcrest High School

🌳🚴‍♀️ Adventure day at Big Marsh Park! We teamed up with Chicago Adventure Club for an unforgettable biking experience! The group enjoyed a gorgeous day riding along the scenic 3-mile path and learning how to tackle single-track trails — complete with a few fun challenges along the way. #hillcresthawkpride

🚗👏 Hillcrest High School Students Hit the Road to Safety! We’re so proud of our Hillcrest High students who attended the Teen Driving Expo! They explored safe driving techniques, experienced hands-on simulations, and learned how to make smart decisions behind the wheel. These future drivers are taking the lead in promoting safety and responsibility on the road. Great job, Hillcrest! 🌟 #hillcresthawkpride

🌟 Student of the Week Spotlight! 🌟 This week, we’re proud to recognize Elijah Oliver and Jeremiah Reynolds for their outstanding effort and positive impact in the classroom! 👏 Elijah Oliver isn’t afraid to ask questions and actively participates in class discussions every day. His curiosity and enthusiasm make our learning environment stronger! 👏 Jeremiah Reynolds has made tremendous academic progress this year and goes above and beyond by helping his peers—without even being asked. His kindness and dedication truly stand out! #hillcresthawkpride

🎉 Congratulations to Coaches Kenya Young and Andrea Johnson! 🎉 They’ve officially qualified an athlete for the IHSA State Championship at Hersey High School, October 23–25! 👏 Freshman Jamiya Hill had an incredible performance: • Received a bye in the first round • Defeated athletes from Bremen and Oak Forest • Battled hard against U of Chicago Lab • Finished strong with a win over Morgan Park Academy 🏅 Jamiya placed 3rd overall in the sectional and will represent us at the State Championship starting Thursday! Let’s go, Jamiya! 💪🔥 #hillcresthawkpride

Join us for STEM Night! See below!! #hillcresthawkpride

Last night the HIllcrest girls flag football team won their IHSA Regional Championship over Mother McAuley. The final score was Hillcrest 56, Mother McAuley 18. The athletes, Coach Harrington, and Coach Houston put on a stellar performance. Our flag football team has now won back-to-back Regional Championships. They are currently on a twelve game winning streak. GO HAWKS! #hillcresthawkpride

Key club, along with their sponsor Mrs. Trench, collected over 50 lbs of garbage, mainly glass from the Chicago lakefront. The kids learned so much about conservation and preserving wildlife. Thank you to Ann Dachota for helping chaperone and for capturing some great photos. #hillcresthawkpride

Opening Day for our Chess team at TF! GO HAWKS!!! #hillcresthawkpride

Hillcrest High School teacher Ms. Scaramella nominated Zyon Boateng as the September Social Studies Student of the month. From Ms. Scar - : “Zyon brings positive energy to our classroom each and every day. He is extremely respectful, works well with his peers, and is accountable for this work. I'm so proud of him, and wish him the best with his senior year!." #hillcresthawkpride

🌟 Student of the Week! 🌟 This week, we’re proud to recognize Zion Hoover and Aaliyah Cook for their outstanding character and effort! 💪 Zion Hoover shows a great attitude and a strong desire to learn every single day. His positive energy inspires those around him to do their best! 👏 Aaliyah Cook is extremely respectful to all staff and peers. She consistently demonstrates kindness, maturity, and leadership in everything she does. #hillcresthawkpride

Attention Parents! Come to our attendance meeting on Thursday! See flyer for details! #hillcresthawkpride

🔬🐷 This week in Science Club, they explored anatomy hands-on with fetal pig dissections! #hillcresthawkpride

Congratulations to our HC Hawks on their Inaugural SSC Flag Football Championship!

Check out the recap in WCCN: https://willcookcountynews.com/2025/10/02/hillcrest-wins-inaugural-ssc-flag-football-championship/

Congratulations to the Hillcrest Girls Flag Football Team on winning the Conference Championship! You worked hard, played hard, and truly earned this victory. We are so proud of you! #hillcresthawkpride

Student of the Week! 🙌 Zakhea Shirley goes out of her way to make sure her peers feel welcome and included. 💕 💪 Tamara Franklin shows up with a fantastic positive attitude every day and always gives her very best! ✨ #hillcresthawkpride

Today some of our Top Juniors earned the "Just Do It" Award for meeting all Criteria for College and Career Readiness, Excelling GPA, or perfect attendance. We are so proud of your hard work and determination. Keep up the good work! #hillcresthawkpride

Keep up the GREAT WORK! Attend today, achieve tomorrow! #hillcresthawkpride

🚗🔧 Autos is back in full swing at Hillcrest! Today, our students got hands-on with brake systems—taking them apart, learning the details, and absolutely crushing it. 💪🔥 Proud of their focus and teamwork! #hillcresthawkpride

Ms. Kaczmarek's Chicago History and Intro to Criminal Justice classes were able to attend a field trip at the Joliet Prison. They learned not only about the horrendous conditions that inmates once faced there, but also about how reformers such as Dorthea Dix and Ida B. Wells helped prisoners who were once detained there. Students had fun going in and out of the different buildings while learning about all the history that each building had. For example, in one of the buildings prisoners on death row were held before they met their fate at the gallows or electric chair and in other buildings such as the industry buildings convicts were forced to do manual labor, which was not regulated by labor laws. Other fun facts that students learned were that the show Prison Break and the movie Blues Brothers was filmed there. The day was full of adventure and learning and the staff from the Joliet Historical Society provided great stories about the prison to bring it to life. #hillcresthawkpride

Boys Golf competed in the SSC Conference Tournament today at Big Run Golf Course! #hillcresthawkpride